U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted to its Web site an April 16, 2004 revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and responses regarding the implementation of its final rule on the presentation of cargo manifests to CBP 24 hours prior to ocean vessel lading at foreign ports (24-Hour Rule).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a press release with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announcing that on April 18, 2004 a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) dedicated lane was opened southbound at the Champlain, NY/Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec border crossing. (CBP Press Release, dated 04/19/04, available at http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/newsroom/releases/2004/0419fast-e.html)
(BP has issued a new version of this ITT summary in order to correct the summary's BP Note listing the case numbers used for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) purposes. This new version, with corrected text between the double asterisks (**), supercedes the original version issued in ITT's 04/02/04 news as 04040225.)
On March 4, 2004, the Senate passed its version of H.R. 1047, the "Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2003."
On April 1, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a first set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses regarding the mandatory advance electronic information requirements for inbound air cargo.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a press release announcing a contract with Northrop Grumman to design, implement and operate the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN). The HSDN will provide DHS officials with a modern IT infrastructure for securely communicating classified information. According to DHS, when completed, the HSDN will be a private, certified, and accredited network that will fully support the DHS' mission goals. (DHS press release dated 04/12/04, available at http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=3444)
On April 1, 2004, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a first set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and responses regarding the mandatory advance electronic information requirements for inbound air cargo.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has clarified its orders in which it granted three Chinese carriers exemption from certain provisions of Section 9(c) of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 USC app. 1708) (Controlled Carrier Act).
The Coast Guard has issued a press release stating that it is preparing for the July 1, 2004 deadline to implement the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), which require ports and vessels to control access, monitor activity, and screen personnel, baggage, cargo, and vehicles.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a notice announcing the availability of, and requesting public comment by May 7, 2004 on, its preliminary regulatory impact analysis (PRIA) of three interim final rules and one notice issued by FSIS on January 12, 2004 regarding additional protection measures in response to the detection of a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE, also known as mad cow disease) in the U.S.